The flight distance from Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 15,938 kilometers (9,903 miles / 8,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:53 in Westerland, it's 01:53 in Gold Coast. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Westerland (GWT) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.